Comptroller

Job Description

Job Description

Are you Parks Zeigler’s Next Comptroller?

Is your current position not fulfilling and you’re looking to make a difference in a superior work environment? This may be the fit if this sounds like you:

· You’d thrive using your knowledge and experience to oversee and implement financial strategies for our multi-office, two-state legal practice.

· You excel in problem solving and getting things done in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail for our multiple entities and bank accounts.

· You are energized by sharing financial best practices and interacting with people.

· You are comfortable with sharing new ideas and fixing old ideas that are not best practices

We’re looking for someone that describes working together in growing and shaping our accounting department in a collaborative way. You need to be comfortable using modern technologies, current and evolving systems, automation, and AI to hone the effectiveness and efficiency of the position.

We take pride in our work and even more pride in our team. Everyone shares a commitment to our Core Values:

· Quality is Job #1 :

I always strive for the best result through superior effort. I embrace the “Measure twice, cut once” principal.

· I Own It:

I do whatever it takes to get the job done. I reject a “That’s not my job” mentality. I pitch in, help out, and solve problems.

· Mistakes to Mastery:

I know mistakes happen. When they do, I acknowledge and learn from them.

· Positive and Professional:

I cannot always control what happens. I can and will control how I respond. I always strive to have a positive mindset.

· 1% Rule:

I am always looking for ways for the firm to improve.

· Excellent Client Experience:

At the conclusion of the engagement, the client will return to us for future legal assistance and confidently refer their friends and family.

What it Looks Like:

· Financial Oversight

1. Budget Preparation and Management: Develop, monitor, and control organizational budgets.

2. Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

3. Audit Coordination: Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with auditing standards.

4. Policy Development: Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

· Accounting and Records Management

5. General Ledger Management: Oversee accounting processes, including maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts.

6. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Supervise processes related to billing, collections, and vendor payments.

7. Payroll Oversight: Manage payroll systems and ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.

8. Tax Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to tax laws and filing requirements.

· Strategic Financial Planning

9. Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and risks.

10. Investment Oversight: Manage organizational investments and assess opportunities for growth or savings.

11. Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

12. Cost Control: Develop and implement cost-saving measures without compromising operational efficiency.

· Leadership and Communication

13. Stakeholder Communication: Present financial data and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and board members.

14. Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with other departments to align financial goals with operational objectives.

· Compliance and Governance

16. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.

17. Ethical Standards: Promote ethical financial practices across the organization.

· Special Projects and Initiatives

18. System Improvements: Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems and technologies.

19. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide financial analysis and support for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.

What we’re looking for:

· 5+ years of accounting experience.

· Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Legal accounting a plus).

· CPA Preferred but not required.

· Good working knowledge of QuickBooks and accounting software.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

· Motivated Self-Starter.

Benefits:

· Salary: Base salary of $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with knowledge and experience.

· Fully paid dental, vision, and health insurance, including a firm-paid HRA account with $3,000 annually.

· Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as fully paid term-life insurance.

· 401K plan with 3% firm-contributed safe harbor available upon your start date.

· Paid time off at rate of 12 hours a month for the first through third year of employment, increasing thereafter.

· Unlimited unpaid time off with approval of firm leadership.

If what we’re about resonates with you and you’re up for the challenge of heading up our accounting department to take Parks Zeigler, PLLC to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Email us your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would be the perfect fit for our firm and how you’d work to improve the firm’s marketing. Your resume and cover letter should be in Adobe .pdf format and sent to View email address on click.appcast.io. No calls.